Supply Chain Lead: KPI, Compliance & Pricing

Recycling Lives Services; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

B Corp social impact

Job summary

Recycling Lives Services in Preston is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the small team between the Head of Supply Chain and two specialists. The role focuses on day-to-day management, escalation on commercial issues and ownership of performance measurement and compliance across the supply chain.

The position is office-based with four days on site and one day hybrid/remote as needed; it offers a salary of £42,000–£46,000 depending on experience and scope to shape the function in a growing,

Qualifications

• Proven background in supply chain and/or procurement, ideally with direct supplier or commercial management responsibility.
• Experience managing or supervising a team, or readiness to step into first-line management.
• Knowledge or experience of the waste management sector is desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with KPIs, performance reporting and contract/SLA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day line management, support and direction to the Supply Chain Quality Manager and Supply Chain Coordinator.
• Support pricing & commercial input on new requests and tender scenarios as required.
• Own the weekly KPI suite, ensure accurate data and report outcomes to Head of Supply Chain.
• Maintain contract compliance with client agreements, SLAs and supplier documentation.
• Manage contract rollout and mobilisation from pricing to live operation, minimize disruption.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Purchase Ledger to resolve queries and support cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Team management

KPI reporting

Compliance (SLA)

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Excel

Job description

Recycling Lives Services in Preston is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead the small team between the Head of Supply Chain and two specialists. The role focuses on day-to-day management, escalation on commercial issues and ownership of performance measurement and compliance across the supply chain.

The position is office-based with four days on site and one day hybrid/remote as needed; it offers a salary of £42,000–£46,000 depending on experience and scope to shape the function in a growing,